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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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