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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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