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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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