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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students 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. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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