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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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