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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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