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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate 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 commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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