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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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