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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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