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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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