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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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