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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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