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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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