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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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