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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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