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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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