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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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