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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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