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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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