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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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