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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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