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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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