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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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