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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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