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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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