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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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