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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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