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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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