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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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