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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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