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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes 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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