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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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