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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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