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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students 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. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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