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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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