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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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