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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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