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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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