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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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