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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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