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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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