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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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