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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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