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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important 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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