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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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