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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low 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 distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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