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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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