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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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