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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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