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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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