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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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