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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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