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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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