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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth 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. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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