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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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