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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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