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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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