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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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