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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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