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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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