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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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