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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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