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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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