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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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