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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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