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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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