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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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