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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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