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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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