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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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