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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of 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. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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