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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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