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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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