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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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