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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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