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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major 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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