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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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