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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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