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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are empowering people 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 MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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