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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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