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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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