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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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