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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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