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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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