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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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