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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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