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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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