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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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