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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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