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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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