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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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