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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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