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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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