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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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