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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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