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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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