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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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