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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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