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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education