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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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