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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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