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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the 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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