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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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