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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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