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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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