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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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