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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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