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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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