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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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