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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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