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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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