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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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