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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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