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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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