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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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