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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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