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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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