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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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