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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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