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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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