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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of 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 customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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