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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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