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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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