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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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