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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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