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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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