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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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