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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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