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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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