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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. 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. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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