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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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