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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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