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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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