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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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