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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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