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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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