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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training 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 students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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