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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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