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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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