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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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