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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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