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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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