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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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