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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around 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 massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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