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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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