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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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