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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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