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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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