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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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