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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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