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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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