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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education