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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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