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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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