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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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