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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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