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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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