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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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