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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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