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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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