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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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