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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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