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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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