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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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