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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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