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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major 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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