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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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