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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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