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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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