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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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