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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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