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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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