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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education