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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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