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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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