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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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