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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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