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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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