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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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