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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible 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 classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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