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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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