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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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