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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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