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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth 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. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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