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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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