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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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