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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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