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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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