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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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