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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This 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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