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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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