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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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