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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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