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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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