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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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