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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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