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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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