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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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