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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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