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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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