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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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