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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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