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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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