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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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