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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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