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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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