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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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