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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around 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. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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