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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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