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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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