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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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