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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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