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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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