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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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