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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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