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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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