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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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