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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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