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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources