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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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