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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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