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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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