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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world 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 courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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