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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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