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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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