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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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