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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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