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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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