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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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