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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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