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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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