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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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