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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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