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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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