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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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