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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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