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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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