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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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