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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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