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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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