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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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