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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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