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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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