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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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