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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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