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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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