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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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