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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around 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. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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