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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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