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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world 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 online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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