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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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