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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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