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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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