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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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