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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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