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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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