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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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