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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews 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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