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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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