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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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