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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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