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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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