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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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