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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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