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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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