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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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