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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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