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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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