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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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