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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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