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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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