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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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