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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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