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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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