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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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