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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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