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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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