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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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