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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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