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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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