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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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