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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. 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 massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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