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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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