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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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