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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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