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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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