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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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