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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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