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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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