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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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