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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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