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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate 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 courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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