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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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