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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners 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. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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