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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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