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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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