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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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