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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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