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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around 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. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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