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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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