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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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