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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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