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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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