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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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