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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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