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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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