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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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