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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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