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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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