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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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