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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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