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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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