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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes 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 commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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