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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online 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 education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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