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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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