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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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