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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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