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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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