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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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