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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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