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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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