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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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