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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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