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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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