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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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