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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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