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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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