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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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