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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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