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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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