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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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