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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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