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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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