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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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