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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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