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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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