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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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