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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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