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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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