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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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