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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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