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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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