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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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