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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people 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 MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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