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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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