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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses 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 customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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