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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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