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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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