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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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