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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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