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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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