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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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