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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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