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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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