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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews 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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