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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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