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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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