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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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