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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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