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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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