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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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