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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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