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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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