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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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