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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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