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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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