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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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