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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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