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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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