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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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