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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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