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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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