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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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