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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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