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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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