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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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