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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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