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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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