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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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