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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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