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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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