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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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