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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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