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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses 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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