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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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