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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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