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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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