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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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