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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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