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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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