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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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