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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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