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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate 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 lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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