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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled people 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. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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