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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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