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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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