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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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