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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of 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 MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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