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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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