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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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