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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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