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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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