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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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