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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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