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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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