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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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