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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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