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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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