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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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