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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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