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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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