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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people 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. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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