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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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