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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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