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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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