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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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