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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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