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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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