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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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