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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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