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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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