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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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