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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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