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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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