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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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