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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part 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 free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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