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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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