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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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