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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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