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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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