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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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