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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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