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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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