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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key 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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