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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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