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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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