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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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