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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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