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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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