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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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