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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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