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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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