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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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