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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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