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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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