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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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