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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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