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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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