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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver 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 customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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