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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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