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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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