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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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