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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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