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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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