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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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