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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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