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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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