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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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