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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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