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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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