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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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