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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. 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 MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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