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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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