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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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