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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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