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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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