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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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