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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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