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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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