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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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