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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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