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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses 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 mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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