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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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