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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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