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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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