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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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