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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. 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. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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