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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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