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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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