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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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