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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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