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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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