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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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