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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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