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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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