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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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