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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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