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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new 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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