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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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