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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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