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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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