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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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