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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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