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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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