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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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