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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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