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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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