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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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