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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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