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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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