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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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