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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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