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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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