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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning enable people in nations 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. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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