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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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