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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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