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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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