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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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