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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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