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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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