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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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