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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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